Altima Scotia Plaza Dental Centre

I have only had good experiences here. The staff has always been friendly. I have been with the same dentist for four years now and I’m very happy.

I’ve only had good experiences here, truthfully. I’ve had my wisdom teeth removed and two hygiene appointments since. They’re maybe a little rough sometimes, but when I leave I always feel great and the staff is always so super friendly and helpful– couldn’t really ask for anything more. Embarrassingly enough, I hadn’t gone to the dentist for several (more than I’m willing to admit) years due to being in school and not being covered, etc– so going there for the first time in so long, I was very scared– not about the dental services itself, but I was just embarrassed. Honestly– they make you feel so welcome and comfortable that, once I sat down, all of my worry went away. Also, brushing really pays off! Thirty years old and I’ve never, ever had a cavity!

I had an appointment there for a cleaning and a check-​up.
My dental hygienist (Anita) was amazing — the first pain free one I’ve ever had. The check-​up raised some serious questions. There was a full x-​ray set taken that was unable to be processed (the machine was down) but I was assured I could still have a check-​up.
The very first question on my check-​up was «was I going to get a crown for my implant» — and this is where the conversation stuck for the coming 5 minutes. Her assistant wrote down suggestions for modelling, dual appointments with «Doctor L» and an oral surgeon and to «brainstorm» my treatment plan and implants/​crown.
Do I have a cavity? I can’t tell you. Is there a problem area I should pay attention to? Well, I am not sure! Were my x-​rays showing anything? Funny you ask — their machine was down, they couldn’t be processed!
My bill however, included the x-​rays and a «Perio Re-​evaluation» — for a total of $ 125, excluding tax! At this office YOU pay to be up-​sold!

I came here because I just needed my teeth cleaned and the other office I normally go to was not available at the times I needed.
I felt pressured a lot to buy into their super bleached white teeth mantra, and I am not convinced my teeth were cleaned properly, so I went back to my old dentist’s office to get it done again.
I guess if you’re stuck, come here. Their prices aren’t too bad, pretty reasonable considering the business they’re in, but they didn’t feel very professional and it just seemed… blah.

Had a tooth whitening (a Mother’s Day gift). Firstly, even though I paid for the recommended scraping before the laser whitening, I was disappointed that the result was only 2 shades whiter. Also, my lips were blistered and very sore for a week afterward. The technician said she ‘may’ call to check on me (not!), so I thought a review may help them to improve their services…

Luckily I have only had good experiences here. Allan (the dentist) is amazing, for me to say that is just short of a miracle because I have a deep-​seated phobia of dentists. I have been treated very well and have not experienced any pain.